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Charlotte Coates

Ian Wright prediction comes true for Liverpool as Roberto Firmino reaction caught on camera

Your Liverpool digest for Tuesday, May 16.

Ian Wright responds to Liverpool as Curtis Jones prediction comes true

Premier League icon Ian Wright continues to laud Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones after his double against Leicester City.

The Liverpudlian bagged a quickfire for Reds as they flew into a two-goal lead midway through the first-half at the King Power Stadium. It marked another resurgent performance from the England U21 international as he continues to flourish on his return to the squad for Jurgen Klopp's side.

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Jones' efforts separated the visitors from the Foxes as he fired Liverpool closer to extending their winning run to seven games which would have implications in the race for top four and the relegation battle. After Newcastle United and Manchester United extended the gap from the Reds as Dean Smith's side survival hopes were dealt a further blow.

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Roberto Firmino reaction caught on camera as Liverpool fans chant for 11 minutes straight

Liverpool supporters showed their love for Roberto Firmino as they serenaded the Brazilian during the second half against Leicester City.

The forward will close the chapter on his eight-year stay at Anfield at the end of the season when his contract expires with the Reds. It was confirmed in March that the 31-year-old will not be penning an extension to continue his stint in Jurgen Klopp's side sparking the countdown to his final farewell in a red shirt.

Despite being injured in recent weeks, the Brazilian is in line to feature in the penultimate game of the season, Liverpool's final home game of the season, on Saturday against Aston Villa.

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